Auto Accident’ Category
i-Pads Assist in Communication for Persons with Brain Injury
Wednesday, April 11th, 2012
There are more uses to i-Pads than you know. Therapists working with persons with severe brain injuries are now using an i-Pad app to help these persons communicate better.
This increasing trend of using consumer products in order to help the rehabilitation of people who have suffered a brain injury, is a fast-growing one. A number of physical therapy and rehabilitation centers have begun using i-Pads and other devices to help injured people communicate.
One particular i-Pad app can help a person with a severe brain injury who has been left with limited speech skills, voice his thoughts and feelings.
The app...
Computerized Vision Test Can Reduce Senior Accident Risks in Santa Fe
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
According to researchers at an Australian University, a computerized vision test can help determine if a senior citizen has limited abilities in the Useful Field of View. Limitations in this area can cause a person to frequently turn his head in order to scan for objects in the immediate environment. This can increase the person’s risk of being involved in an accident.
According to the researchers, they found a much higher risk for distraction among senior drivers who had problems with the Useful Field of View. Those seniors who did not have a problem with the Useful Field of View...
Santa Fe Parents Must Be Aware of High Prom Night Accident Risks
Sunday, April 8th, 2012
Teens in Santa Fe and across Texas are gearing up for prom season. It is one of the most exciting times of the year for any high schooler, and for parents. Unfortunately, a teenager’s risk of being involved in an accident also increases during prom night.
A typical teenager does not have safety on the mind on prom night. In fact, with teenage passengers in the car, and the need to impress a date, reckless driving, speeding and excessive imbibing of alcohol are widespread during prom night
Santa Fe parents must ensure that their children are safe by checking how their...
Study Finds Seniors Have Ability to Evaluate Driving Skills
Friday, April 6th, 2012
A new study indicates to Sugar Land car accident attorneys that senior citizens above the age of 65 may be much more able to evaluate and judge their own driving skills, than we realize. According to the study, most drivers of this age group tend to self police, avoiding dangerous driving situations.
The study found that approximately 51% of senior citizens avoided driving in bad weather, when their risks of accidents are greater. Approximately half of the senior citizens in the study admitted that they avoid driving at night, and 42% avoid driving during heavy traffic. This indicates...
Pearland Parents Can Prevent Teen DUI Accidents
Thursday, April 5th, 2012
According to a new study, parents have the power to influence their teenage child’s decisions about drinking.
Automobile accidents are the single biggest cause of death for teenagers in the United States, and drunk driving features heavily in those accident factors. A new study finds that parents play a strong role in determining their child's likelihood of drinking irresponsibly, and other reckless drinking practices.
That study flies in the face of current research that holds that a teenage motorist's peers play a key role in determining his or her alcohol-related practices. However, an overwhelming 83% of the teenagers in the study...
30% of Teenagers Suffer Head Injuries in Accidents
Friday, March 30th, 2012
Motor vehicles are the number one cause of death for Galveston’s teenage motorists. However, a new study finds that not only are teenagers at a higher risk of accidents, but they also have a higher risk of head injuries after an accident. These injuries could include fractures, mild concussions or brain injuries.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, there has been some progress in reducing teen-accident fatalities. Between 2005 and 2010, there was a 6% decline in the number of teenage driver accident fatalities. There was also a decline of 41% in the number of teenage passengers...
911 Dispatchers More Prone to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Thursday, March 29th, 2012
Workers who have been injured in a workplace accident or any kind of serious accident may be at risk for Post traumatic stress disorder. A new study finds that 911 dispatchers in Texas may be at a higher risk of suffering Post traumatic stress disorder because of the stresses of their job.
The study was conducted by the Northern Illinois University. The researchers found that 911 dispatchers were at a much higher risk of developing symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder because they had a much more direct and frequent exposure to trauma. For most people in Texas, coming across the...
High Risks of Pot-Related Accidents Involving Teenagers in Pearland
Monday, March 19th, 2012
Teenage drivers in Pearland are at the highest risk of accidents, because of peer pressure, their inexperience, and their vulnerability to external influences like alcohol and drug use which can affect their ability to drive safely. A new survey finds that 19 % of teenagers have driven a vehicle while under the influence of marijuana.
The survey which was conducted by Students against Destructive Decisions and Liberty Mutual Insurance, found that more and more teenagers are thinking nothing of driving while under the influence of marijuana. In fact, many teenagers believe that driving while on pot, could actually help them...
Auto Interior Padding Reduces Risk of Serious Injuries
Thursday, March 15th, 2012
Since the late 1990s, automakers have added additional padding to the upper interiors of automobiles. This additional padding has contributed to a decline in life-threatening head injuries in accidents by approximately 24%.
That information comes from an analysis by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Agency researchers analyzed severe head injuries caused in accidents, and focused specifically on head injury-related fatalities. These cases were then compared with a control group of injuries to other parts of the body, except the head, as well as head injuries that did not involve upper interior components of the automobile. Only those automobiles that...
Increased Focus on Preventing Cloverleaf Accidents This Spring Break
Monday, March 12th, 2012
Local police departments in Cloverleaf and across Texas are expected to increase enforcement to prevent accidents around spring break this year. As thousands of college students around Texas hit the road for the vacation, Cloverleaf car accident lawyers expect a much higher risk of accidents, especially those involving intoxicated drivers.
The Texas Department of Public Safety is asking students to plan ahead if they plan on drinking during spring break. If you're out for the evening in a group, make sure that you designate a driver who will remain sober for the evening.
Also, drive at safe speeds. According...
